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There were speeial awards for “Court of Honor" win- ners. Mrs. Rumney's arrange- ments placed her in that ca- tegory five times and Mrs. Barker was winner twice. In the specimens class, Mrs. Ol- son shared the honors with Mr. Little. Both had “Court of Honor" standing at two shows in the past year. Members with more than ten points were awarded s'il- ver dollars: Gerry Long- worth, Doris Leno, Ted Watts, Wes Ankeman, Mrs. Elsie Mackay, Mrs. Velma Shelletto, Mrs. A. Weiner, Art Stong and Mrs. Boyd. Wilton Young and Bert Curd donated beautiful Afri- can Violets which were given to members with less than ten points: Mrs. Wes Anke- man, Miss Zeta Milnes. Mrs. Freeman Barker, Mrs. Edie Walker, Mrs. Anne Thurtell, Mrs. Grace Sander- son, Mrs. Frances Whelan. Mrs. G. Lucas, Richard Ed- munds, Mrs. H. Glover, Ro- bert Keith and Norman Lightfoot. In the arrangements class Mrs. George Barker was first with 82 points followed by Mrs. Max-g Rumney, 73 points; Mr. Risebrough, 24 points; Mrs. Vivian Hart, 12 points; and Mrs. G. Atkin- son. 9 points. Mr. Connor was top win- ner in the vegetables class with 75 points followed by Art Stong with 24 and Eve- lyn Boyd with 10. Mrs. Daphne Thompson do- nated a turkey, cake, pud- ding. nuts, candies and crackers, Miss Zeta Milnes donated a large chicken, and tickets were sold for a lucky numbers draw. Winners were Mrs. Greta Sutherland, Gary Bettridge, William Shone, Mrs Margaret Styan, Mrs. Edna Beattie. Miss Zeta Mil- nes. Mrs. Norman Bell and Mrs. Rovert Britnell. III: was awards night as well as a Christmas Party, and prizes were awarded. In the specimens class Wil- liam Risebrough was on top for the year with 264 points followed by Robert Little, 177: Otto Connor, 143; Mrs. Mari Olsen, 95; Jack Man- ning, 67; and Bert Card 34. In the roses class, Mr. R!- sebrough won the Royal Bank Trophy with 102 points, Mrs. Olson won the Horticultural Society Trophy with 50 points, and other winners were Otto Connor with 37 points and Mr. Little with 11 points. The president pointed out that there had been a drop in membership in 1973 and asked for a drive for new members. He announced that in the Winter months meet- ings will be held in the Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Sun- day School room (plenty of parking in [the rear). Richmond Hill Horticultu- ral Society me't December 13 in the Lions Hall, and des- pite wintry weather, over 60 members and visitors atten- ded. The meeting opened with carol singing, and dur- ing the meeting guests from the York Choraliers led by Horticultural Society Presi- dent Richard Edmunds sang several popular Christmas Songs. The Christmas spirit was maintained with carol sing- lng at intervals through the evening. Christmas Sunday will be very significant at St. John’s. The morning service will be 12 Carol Service with read- ings and se're-mon. ’Ilhe pas- tor will speak on “All On A Christmas Morning” and the soloists are to be Mrs. Doug Harris, Mrs. Gary Robertson and Mrs. Ed Roblin. In the evening the Christ- mas Family Service will be held and the theme is “That I Can’t Believe”. All the youth groups will partici- pate, and parents are encou- raged to attend. Horticultural Society On Saturday night, the Couples’ Club enjoyed their travelling dinner, The first home visited was that of Rev. and Mrs. Dana Lamb, the parsonage, where the hats d’ceuvres were served. Everyone moved on the church where a beaurtiful Christmas buffet was w-ait- ing. The group then went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. CIaYton Hurlburt in Willow- dale where coffee and des- ser-t were served. The even- ing concluded with the sing- ing of Christmas carols. St. John’s Baptist is in the midst of its Christmas Ser- vices and celebrations. Dur- ing the Advent Sundays, the pastor’s sermons have been entitled “The Songs of Christmas". On Sunday last he spoke on “The Angels Song” and special Christmas music was supplied by a mixed quartet Miss H. Richardson. Mrs. Gary Ro- bertson, Wayne Roblin and Gordon Smith. Mr. Smith. also sang a solo. The evening closed with the singing of “God Save The Queen" and refresh- ments were served to all members of the cast by Mrs. Bea Cook and her “helpers. This was followed by “Christmas in Killnrney” which included “Wtho Threw The Overalls In Mrs. Mur- phy's Chowder" by R011 Webster. “S weet Rosie O’Gnady" by Beryl Weekes, Millie McKenzie and Marjo- ry Stubbs, "Cockles and Mussels" by George Mara, “When Irish Eyes Are Smil- ing" by Muriel Green and Evelyn Pellar, “MacNarmara’s Band" by Fred Wilkins, “Kerry Dancers" by Made~ line Baxter. “Galway Bay” by Stewart Rutherford, "Mike McGilligan’s Ball” by Susan Addison, and “If I Were a Rich Man" from “Fiddler On The Roof" by Fred Wilkins, and “The Oharladies Fancy Dm Ball" by Elizabeth Daniel. Madeline Baxter and Ann Walton. The last part of the programs included popular Christmas Songs sung by the whole cast and exerpts from “The Sound of Music" rounding out a real musical treat for the club. After carol Singing, the Bolton Community Enter- tainers took over under di- rection of Mrs. W. J. Addi- son and Pianist Mrs. E. Small to provide an evening of carols, songs and comedy. One of the highlights was a duet by their oldest member, Tom Holtley, 90, and their .Veungest member, Miss Su- san Addison. Centennial Committee Treasurer Mrs. Vi Clarke gave a final financial report showing receipts of $817 for the quilt, $230 for the tea room, $86.45 for souvenirs and $4.86 interest. After ex- penses were deducted, Mr. Stephenson presented a cheque for $1,122.20 to Mr. Home for the club treasury. He wished everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year anddecluared the Centennial Committee dis- banded. Thanks were also extended to Mrs. Ann Dewsbury, Mrs. Mary Pattenden and several others who worked on the Centennial Quilts, and to the watchmen on duty, Joe Home, Chris Bridport, Er- nest Eade. Joe Swann and Bert Pattenden, as well as to Mrs. Reid and her helpers in the tea room and to all who provided home baked goods for refreshments â€" not forâ€" getting the dozens of home mad-e tea biscuits baked by President Horn. Mr. Stephen-son paid -tri- hate to his wife, May, whom he deseri-bed as his “right arm" throughout the Centen- nial Celebrations. He thank- ed all who made the occasion a success. Interesting lebters were received from Walter Scott and Beverley Acres Public School pupils after they had been entartained by the senior citizens. A number of residents of County Place Nursing Home were also en- tertained at .the centre. Public Relations Convenor Mrs. Kay Seymour was asked to enquire if anyone had a picture taken during Homeâ€" coming Week of the late Mrs. Alice Worsley with Centennial" Norman Stephenson. Mrs. Worsley's daughter would appreciated being able to obtain a copy. If you have such a picture please phone 884-5722. Mr. Centennial, Norman Stephenson, chairman of the Senior Citizens’ Centennial Committee, spoke of the work done during the -town’s Homecoming Week. Mrs. D0- rothy Price, convenor of the antique show and secretary of the Centennial Commit- tee, reported that 282 cata- logued articles were dis- played, including some fam implements, and thanked all who had loaned their trea- sures for the show. A hearty vote of thanks wn tendered to the ladies of the church who prepared and served the delicious meal. President Joe Horn announced two presentations, one to Past-President Wil- liam Andrews who unfortu- nately was not present, and one "to Mrs. Ann Dewsbury for her work as treasurer of the club. He also thanked Mrs. Mary Reid for her un- tiring efforts in providing refreshments at the club room and her assistants, Mrs. Anna Holz, Mrs. Bertha Green, Mrs. Lillian Tutt and Mrs. N. Henkell. Richmond Hill Senior Ci- tizens’ Club had its annual Christmas Dinner and enter- tainment December 11 in Richmond Hill United Audi- torium. The evening opened with "0 Canada” with the 203 present singing to the piano accompaniment of Mrs. Elsie Astin. Rev. Rowan Binning, assistant pastor of the church, pronounced the Blessing. Senior Citizens IN _ . Mammmmmmmmmmmmmmmwfi When their agreement with CUSO expired (the Canadian Universities Overseas Ser- vice sets a two-year limit on sponsorship of its workers) the Geros turned to the Ca- nadian International Deve- lopment Agency and Mr. Gero, who has a degree in economics from the Univer- sity of Toronto, is now work- ing with the government in Batswana. Mrs. Gero is a volunteer health worker, travelling from village to village with medical teams inoculating children against communicable diseases. En route to Canada for their holidays, the Gel-cs stopped at Dublin, Montreal and Ottawa to visit friends. They intend to spend some time with Mr; Gero’s pa- rents. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Gero, in Willowdale. They plan to leave in mid-January and spend a week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before re- turning to Batswana. The evening concluded with the hostess serving wine and cheese while mem- bers continued discussing the many facets of the can- cer society and ways of mak- ing the 1974 fund raising drive and Daffodil Day one sf the best yet. Holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Dowbiggin, Centre Street East. are their daughter, Mary Ann and her husband, John Gem of Gabrone in Batswana, Africa. The Geros left Canada in August, 1971 under sponsorship of CUSO to work with the native people. IMPORTANT NOTICE! fiMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMflfiM’ Those attending the meetâ€" ing were newly appointed President Gerry Crack, Do- rothy Price, Bruce Humph- ries, Mary and Jack Follows, Gladys McLatchy, Gordon Tumbull, Ruth Binkley, Dr. Alexander Golab, Bill O’Con- nor, Margot Crack and Ruby Purdou. Reports were heard from the various chairman and plans outlined for Daffodil Day to be ‘held early next April. Transportation Chair- mlan Gladys McLatchy stres- sed the need for more volun- teer drivers to take patients to Princess Margaret Hospi- tal for treatment. If any readers have a few hours -a week or month to spare to help the society with this vital service please call 884- 1733. An enthusiastic meeting of the Richmond Hill Unit of the Cancer Society was held last Wednesday evening at the home of Marion Lennox on Mill Street. The two Christmas Trees in the church were decora- ‘ted with the Christim-ons an-d carols sung. Many talen- ‘ted works were displayed and bought, and a delicious lunch served by Lilo Linde- mann. It was ‘a beautiful and traditional way to start the Christmas Season. Tuhe LCW of St. Paul’s Lu- theran held their annual Christmas Program Decem- ber 12. Mrs. Floris Dauphi~ nee was in charge of the program, assisted by Mrs. Jean Evensen, Mrs. Mabel Percival, Mrs. Ev Miller, Mrs. Barbara Barth and Mrs. Clara Klages. The kindergarten children of Richmond Hill United will present their traditional Christmas Tableau at the 11 am service Sunday. The junior choir will be assisting. Since Christmas falls on Tuesday, the deadline for items for “It's Happening In The Hill” will be 5 pm Friday of this week. Bring items of news of your fa- mily, your neighborhood, your club, office or church into “The Liberal” office, 63 Yonge Street South, or call Social Editor Margaret Lade at 884-1105 or 884- 8177. This is a free news service, and we will return to our usual Monday dead- line after Christmas. SEE OUR WANT ADS. A classified ad in “The Liberal" is a good way to turn out-grown or unneeded items into cash. It‘s easy to order your ad. Just phone 884-1105â€"6 for direct-Line FOR FAST RESULTS An interesting program was presented Saturday at Richmond Hill Baptist when the primary and junior de- partments of [the Sunday School put on their Christ- mas Program. Each class had a part in presenting the Christmas message in music and plays. Each child was given a bag of candy at the door. “No Vacancy” is the title of a program in lighting and music to be presented Sun- day at 7 pm at Richmond Hill Baptist, 50 Wright Street. A full adult cast will take advantage of unusual lighting effects and Christ- mas mu-sic to take the au- dience back to that night nearly 2,000 year ago and “What Christmas Is All About". About 50 original and dif- ferent posters have been hand drawn by Shirley Glos- ter, former choir director at the chumh, and are on dis- play around town. All are welcome on this very special evening. Du‘pllicafte bridge clu-b win- n-ers on December 10 north- south were Ruth and Gerry Browning. east-west George and Ann Payment. On Wed- nesday in first place were Rose Mon-ell and Grace Saunders, with Herb and Edith Hobson second. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Friday north~south winners were Kathie Milree and Marg McTavish, east-west Marie Cole and Ron Dickie. In the novice game Hank and Ann Jansen were first, Fred and Cleta Dieken se- 00nd. There will be no games on December 24 and December 31, but there will be free games for holiday guests on Boxing Day at 1 pm. Phone Marie Cole, 773-4280. The Couples’ Club of St. Gabriel‘s Anglican held their annual wine and cheese pair- ty at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Seltzer, Eva Hill Crescent. C-o-hosts for the evening were Russ and Edna Seltzer, Tom and Lil Rye. and Al and Doreen Thomas. A very interesting evening was enjoyed by all who at- tended. The ACW of St. Gabriel’s Anglican had a delightful pot luck supper at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Price, Fern- leigh Circle. Twenty ladies enjoyed a delicious meal. A lively penny auction and games completed a lovely Christmas Party. As our town’s Centennial Year draws .to a close. what better way to remember this than to light a Centennial Candle in your home. These candles come in green, orange and red and may be purchased at Richmond Hill Library; the Kosy Cafe, Yong-e Street; Wyn-Dot La- dies Shop, Bayview Plaza, or by calling Mrs. Betty Cow- den, 884-5397. mg special services Decem- ber 26, St. Stephen's Day. There will be Eucharist at 10 am and 7 pm. Today (Thursday), wea- ther permitting, members of the Richmond Hill Youth Concert Band, will be carolling at Richmond Heights Centre. Last week, the band un~ der direction of Robert Thiel performed with the Richmond Hill Ecumenical Choir in their Christmas presentations at Our Lady Queen of The World Ro- man Catholic Church and at St. Mary‘s Anglican Church. St. Mary’s Anglican is hav- The cutlery set for the fifty- fit‘ty draw at the November general meeting was donated I by Mabel Brooker. Regulars visited were Niel Buchanan, Ronny Anton, Mr. Seymour. Branch members visited were Bill Simpson, Mrs. Chris Ratcliff and Allan Blow. Many more, too nume- rous to mention, were visi- ted. Mr. Kamp, Ward E2. made an impromptu Christ- mas Card thanking the ladies and wishing the branch 3 Merry Christmas and a Hap- py New Year. Pearl Dean vi- sited her brother, Major May. The auxiliary had their an- nual Christmas Party De- cember 10 at the Legion Hall. Bill McPherson, sweet- heart of the auxiliary, was special guest. After a Chi- nese dinner, Christmas Cake, etc.. carols were sung. Bill sang a Harry Lauder son-g, something about the wiggle, waggle of the kilt, and gifts were exchanged. Sheila Top- per received a stunning hat. Distributed were 123 gifts, 100 bags of candy, packages of cigarettes and» candy canes. A jolly good time was had by all. Sunnybrook Hospital wel- comed Santa Claus Audrie Apperly and her elves, Gerry Chapman, Elizabeth Greens- lade, Rosamund Eakins, Ma- ry Pillage, Pearl Dean, Alice Cuthbertson, Marg Fleming, Ida Ellis, Hazel Lenton and Ethel Good, on December 11. The Royal Canadian Le- gion Branch 375 Ladies’ Au- xiliary’s Santa Claus arrived with his bag of gifts Decem- ber 9 at the auxiliary’s an- nual children's Christmas Party. The children seemed pleased with Santa's gifts, and after the traditional goodies, weary parents and grandparents took the little ones home. “Everything In The Garden” by Edward Albee, the third play in the Curtain Club sea-1 son, has now been cast and those taking part are Derek Miller, Iris Stringer, Gordon Murdoch, Mark Stainer, Beth‘ Jones, Paul Sutton, ellve. Rylaud, Tony Whitney, 'Anita Stainer, Tot Whitney, and Yvette Steele. ? The play, “one of Albee's' best", being directed by Tony Miller and produced by Joyce Bragg-Smith, is the club’s entry in the Central; Ontario Drama Festival. ' It runs February 1 through ‘ February 16 and tickets may ‘ be obtained by calling Doro-l thy Gummersau at 884-6948.l The meeting closed with a Christmas Story told by Rev. Johns. Christmas tray fa‘vors were made for patients who will be in the hospital Christmas Day, and refresh- ments were served. CURTAIN CLUB The Junior York Central iItS Christmas eem-ber 12 in cafeteria. Discussions took place on lobby decorating and the meeting asked for volunteers to undecora'te January 5 be- ginning at 10 am. Members were also asked to volunteer for the carol sing on (the various floors of the hospital December 21 beginning at 7 The guest speaker was Rev. Ernest Johns of Thom- hill Baptist Church who spoke to the group on the way that he and other volun- teers can help patients in the hospital. '73 ANOTHER $500 ’73 WINNER Y.C.A.M.R. “ 500 " 76 Yohge St. S., Richmond Hill START THE NEW YEAR WITH MUSIC . . . PIANO AND [OR THEORY ESTELLE MARKHAM ARCT RMT TELEPHONE 884-3787 O POODLE CLIPPING 0 PET GROOMING O ACCESSORIES TOKEN N0. 351 ED. MORRISON TORONTO THE POODLE SCENE Auxiliary of Hospital had meeting De- the hospital â€" Telephone 884-5587 â€" At a recent meeting of Richmond Hill Horticultural Society, Treasurer Evelyn Boyd was presented with a life membership in rec- ognition of her 30 years of faithful service. Mrs. Boyd has served several times on the board of directors, and in 1964-65 was presi- dent of the society. Since then she has very capably filled her present office. The presentation was made by R. D. (Bob) life Members/up For 30 Years ' Service E GLOBE TRAVEL SERVICE 6'. r.’. r. m. BLESSED CHRISTMAS THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1973 383 YONGE STREET NORTH â€" RICHMOND HILL HOUSE of BARON FOR APPOINTMENT: 884-6971 OXFORD SQUARE PLAZA 330 YONGE ST. N. - RICHMOND HILL, ONT. JUST NORTH OF THE RICHMOND HEIGHTS PLAZA GREAT VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR . . . from BLACK HAWK MOTOR INN wishes you all a Little, also a long-time member and past pres- ident of the society. The last meeting of the horticulturalists for 1973 was the Christmas meeting last Thursday in the Lions Hall, Centre Street East. It was also awards night and there was entertainment and a Christmas party with appropriate decorations created by club members. I974 FOR THE LATEST and a 1n (on the Mezzanine Floor) LOCATED AT THE IN (Photo by Ron Fawn) 21